PM Modi Concludes Landmark Cyprus Visit, Heads to Canada for G7 Summit

PM Modi Concludes Landmark Cyprus Visit, Heads to Canada for G7 Summit

Date: June 15–16, 2025

Venue: Nicosia, Cyprus1. Purpose of Visit

First visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in over two decades.
Strengthen bilateral relations with Cyprus, a key Mediterranean partner and EU member.
Lay foundation for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, defence, technology, tourism, and connectivity.
UPSC Relevance: India-EU relations, Mediterranean geopolitics, strategic partnerships, India’s global diplomacy.

2. Diplomatic Engagements

Warm reception at Presidential Palace by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides; military band and national anthems.
Delegation-level talks covering economic, strategic, technological, and cultural cooperation.
Agreements signed to deepen bilateral ties; emphasis on India-Mediterranean and India-EU relations.
UPSC Relevance: Bilateral diplomacy, high-level state visits, India’s engagement with EU member states.

3. Strategic & Security Cooperation

Support from Cyprus on India’s stance against cross-border terrorism, including solidarity over Pahalgam attack.
Agreement to develop real-time information sharing mechanism for counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, and arms smuggling.
Discussions on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor to boost regional stability and prosperity.
UPSC Relevance: Counter-terrorism cooperation, regional connectivity projects, strategic partnerships.

4. Global & Multilateral Dimensions

Mutual support on UN reforms, including India’s permanent membership in the UN Security Council.
Shared commitment to conclude EU-India Free Trade Agreement by end of 2025.
Joint concern over conflicts in West Asia and Europe; call for dialogue and stability.
UPSC Relevance: India’s multilateral diplomacy, global governance reforms, international trade, regional security.

5. Cultural & People-to-People Diplomacy

6. Key Highlights

PM Modi conferred with Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, Cyprus’ highest civilian honour.
Joint Declaration adopted to set roadmap for partnership aligned with Cyprus’ Vision 2035 and India’s Viksit Bharat 2047.
Visit reinforces India’s strategic presence in the Mediterranean and strengthens India-EU engagement.

Next Steps

PM Modi travels to Canada for the G7 Summit, then to Croatia for bilateral meetings.
Implementation of Mobility Agreement, trade and investment projects, and strategic security cooperation.

Updated - Jun 16, 2025 17:51 pm | NDTV , News On Air & DD News